Going into the 2018 class C football playoffs there was no clear favorite to win the north, but everyone knew Nokomis Regional High was going to be a contender. One year later Nokomis failed to win a single football game and finished their season 0-8 not in a playoff position.
So what happened? Where did everything go wrong? It started with the graduation of 13 seniors, all starters. The inexperience mixed with the lack of size on the lines lead to a very difficult to watch season. Nokomis not only didn’t win a game, but they scored just 4 touchdowns in the entire season most of which coming in garbage time in the end of a blowout game.
Injuries were also a big issue, the losses of seniors Jay Brooks, Beau Briggs, and Shane Shorette among others. By the end of the season the warriors had just 1 remaining senior that was able to play. Nokomis will continue to rebuild their program and hope for another winning season in the coming years.
Nokomis celebrate Class C North regional title.
Senior quarterback Andrew Haining drops back for a pass during 2018 Class C state championship game.
Nokomis Senior Tyler Pelletier makes catch over Fryeburg defender in the Class C state championship game.
Nokomis players players scream in joy as they win state the first state championship in school history.
Nokomis take a team photo after winning 2018 Class C state championship.
James Boyd, a Nokomis 2019 graduate and key part of the state championship winning team commits to Husson football.
Nokomis head coach Jake Rodgers gathers team during 2019 practice.
Sophomore Kyle “hype man” Harris stands on sideline during a loss to Medomak Valley.
Freshman Isiah Morin gets the carry in 2019 varsity game.
Nokomis finish the 2019 football season 0-8.